Looking for a cute and easy spring project? Check out the tutorial for this adorable little bug pincushion over at goody-goody.These would also make cute toys for a little kid, or even a cat or small dog.
Posted by: kelly
Summer Solstice Succulent Garden Party
The Vancouver Craft Mafia is hosting Succulent Garden Party this coming Sunday for the summer solstice. Share some soil and some yummy eats with these ladies in Victoria park, and make a beautiful succulent pot for your home.
Be sure to let them know you’re coming (so they know how much soil to purchase), and check out their site for all the details..
Who: The Vancouver Craft Mafia
What: Summer Solstice Succulent Party
Where: Meeting at Figaro’s Garden, 1896 Victoria Ave., then walking to Victoria Park, 4 blocks away
When: June 21st, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm
For more information click here.
Posted by: kelly
Studio Perak, Bali – Jewelry Making Class
June 17, 2009 - Filed under Classes & Courses, How-to, Jewelry, Travel
As I mentioned in the last post, we’re currently traveling around South East Asia, and I’ve been looking for crafty experiences wherever I can find them. While in Bali, I was introduced to Studio Perak, a family run jewelry shop, in the artistic community of Ubud. In addition to selling bohemian inspired silver jewelry, they also offer half day silversmithing classes, where you can create you’re very own piece. Read More…
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The Big Knit Cafe, Bangkok
(Sorry about the lack of posts this week. We’ve been transitioning from Thailand to Indonesian, so our time online has been a little limited.)
For the last 9 months we’ve been traveling around South East Asia. It’s been an amazing experience, but unfortunately our nomadic lifestyle doesn’t really lend it self to well to crafting. I mean it’s not exactly practical to lug around a sewing machine in my backpack just so I can get my craft fix.
As a result I’ve been searching for a new craft hobby, something that’s not too hard to learn and that’s not too material intensive. I settled on Amigurumi. I found some really great tutorials online, and figured that yarn was probably one of the easier craft materials to find in Asia. Last week we were in Bangkok for a few days before catching our flight to Bali, and I made it my mission to get set up with some supplies.
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hand carved stamps
May 12, 2009 - Filed under How-to
Picture from CraftPudding
Martina turned me on to this cute little video of hand carving a stamp, so I thought I’d put together a post with some links and tips on carving your own. There are lots of great resources out there, but here just a few of my favs.
Posted by: kelly
quilted potholder tutorial
Interested in quilting, but not sure where to start? Why not try this super simple tutorial from Craftzine for a quilted potholder. It’ll give you a taste of quilting without having to commit to making an entire quilt.
And if you’re looking for some kitchen inspired fabric be sure to check out the great Lizzy Dish collection.
Posted by: kelly
print your own fabric
May 3, 2009 - Filed under Fabric
Got any illustrations, designs or doodles you’re not sure what to do with? Why not turn them into your very own custom made fabric? Currently in beta, Spoonflower.com will take your design and print it on quality, quilting-weight, 100% cotton fabric.
You do need to be somewhat computer-literate, but if you need help preparing your graphics files, there’s a comprehensive FAQ, and a video tutorial explaining things in detail.
It is a little pricey at $18/yard, but it’s not outrageous, and hey it’s custom, plus there is no minimum order so you can order as much or as little as you like.
Be sure to check their blog each week and vote for the fabric-of-the-week. The winner gets 5 free yards of their fabric printed.
Posted by: kelly
cute spring top
There’s a great tutorial for a cute spring top from Made by Rae, over at Sew Mama Sew. There are step by step pictures and instructions which can be tailored to any size.
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Got Craft?
Also happening this weekend is Got Craft? with over 50 handmade vendors ranging from clothing to jewelry to ceramics and wall art. Pledge handmade and shop local, support Vancouver’s handmade community this Sunday at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Got Craft?
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion @ 2205 Commercial Drive (at E. 6th Ave.)
Vancouver, BC
Admission: $2 (kids 10 and under are FREE)
Posted by: kelly
craft show + party = make it!
If you’re in Vancouver this weekend check out Make it, a modern fashion, art and design market, with over 65 indie designers and artisans. This is not your grandmother’s craft fair, there’ll be DJs spinning, drinks flowing, and tasty eats to enjoy. Stop by the Roundhouse, this Friday, Saturday or Sunday to check out the fabulous goods.
make it
Roundhouse Arts & Rec Center
Yaletown, Vancouver, BC
Friday, May 1 : 4pm -9pm
Saturday, May 2 : 10am – 5pm
Sunday, May 3 : 11am – 5pm
Tickets $5 at the door.
Posted by: kelly
For crafty and creative people, dedicated to all things handmade. Talk Crafty To Me, is a place to share the things that inspire me to break out the glue gun and the glitter. Distinctive, original, lovingly crafted, handmade products full of style.
